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A Quick Comparison: Storage Methods and Stability
To make it even clearer, here’s a breakdown of the different storage conditions and what you can expect from each. Our team put this together to help visualize the critical differences. Lyophilized (Powder) Freezer (-20°C / -4°F) Keep in the dark 12+ Months Go
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- To make it even clearer, here’s a breakdown of the different storage conditions and what you can expect from each. Our team put this together to help visualize the critical differences.
- Lyophilized (Powder)
- Freezer (-20°C / -4°F)
- Keep in the dark
- 12+ Months
- Gold standard for long-term preservation of potency.
- Refrigerator (2-8°C / 36-46°F)
- 2-3 Months
- Acceptable for short-term, but not ideal for longevity.
- Reconstituted (Liquid)
- Approx. 30 Days
- Never freeze. Use within 2-3 weeks for best results.
- Room Temperature
- Avoid at all costs
- Hours
- Catastrophic degradation occurs rapidly.